Prominent US executives from Big Tech to agriculture have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trump has left for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are expected to»»»

Israeli occupation forces continue their aggression against Lebanon and their violation of the ceasefire agreement, carrying out a new wave of airstrikes and attacks across several southern areas while issuing fresh evacuation orders for residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon. مشاهد توثق ج»»»

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deeds, was c»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid the investment zones system as one of the key mechanisms for attracting and stimulating local and foreign investments. During the meeting, the minister outlined the competitiv»»»

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has highlighted the importance of marriage in building stable families and supporting social sustainability during an awareness lecture held in Khalifa City. The session, titled “The Importance of Marriage and its Role in Building the Individual and Society,” was organ»»»

GERB Deputy Chair Tomislav Donchev told reporters on Wednesday that the National Service for Protection told his party that, starting Thursday, it will no longer protect GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Donchev added: "This seems like an emotional, God forbid, a political decision, but by no means an ins»»»

The National Protection Service (NPS) withdrew MRF Chair Delyan Peevski’s security detail, his party’s press service said on Wednesday. The decision followed a review by the specialized commission under Article 23 of the National Protection Service Act, requested by Peevski in December. “I believe »»»

BOYKO BORISSOV AND DELYAN PEEVSKI’S PROTECTION REMOVED All Wednesday media report the news that the National Service for Protection (NSP) is removing the protection provided to the leaders of GERB and MRF, Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski, effective May 14. *** According to the Dnevnik.bg online n»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3814 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

ROME - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic has been knocked out of the Rome Masters tournament after a 7-5, 6-4 defeat to Spaniard Martin Landaluce in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Medjedovic is likely to climb to the 54th place in the ATP rankings once they are released next Monday. tennis Hamad »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers between the Wadi Al-Uyun area and the town of Srobbin with a rocket sa»»»

Fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan have appeared on store shelves in Russia’s Arctic region. A 20-ton shipment has arrived in Russia’s Murmansk Oblast. The berries passed phytosanitary inspection and were declared safe for sale, confirming the high quality standards of agricultural products exporte»»»

The shores of Issyk-Kul Lake will host the first-ever Central Asian Sailing Championship. From May 16 to 21, the region’s top sailors will compete in Cholpon-Ata for the championship title, the Sailing Federation reported. The competition will bring together athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uz»»»

Skopje, 11 May 2026 (MIA) - The deadline for Kichevo-Ohrid motorway remains the same - it will be fully functional in the first quarter of 2027, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski on Monday. "We will finish the motorway within the deadli»»»

RIYADH: Egypt aims to attract investments worth up to 4.1 trillion Egyptian pounds ($77.5 billion) to seven major investment zones under construction across three governorates over the next 20 years. The zones are targeting 214 projects and are expected to create around 1.2 million jobs as Egypt st»»»

Dubai: For Siyad Moideenkutty, standing atop Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, was more than just a personal achievement. It was a moment of pride, gratitude, and relief. The 46-year-old Indian expatriate, who has lived in the UAE for 15 years and works with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Compa»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has clarified rules governing workers seeking to move to new employers after the end of their employment contracts, while warning that some violations could lead to a one-year ban on obtaining a new work permit. The ministry said workers may transfe»»»

Residents of the village of Golemo Selo and nearby villages in Bobov Dol Municipality blocked the main road to the town on Wednesday to protest air pollution caused by the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP). Protesters said pollution from the plant has persisted for years and is contributing to gr»»»

Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (NPGM), a manufacturer of weapons and military equipment, on May 12 kicked off efforts to raise PLN200mn-220mn (€47.1mn-51.8mn) from a share issue to finance its transformation into a European defence industry player. »»»

State-controlled Telekom Srbija said on May 12 it has raised about €1.95bn through a multi-tranche issuance of senior unsecured bonds denominated in US dollars and euros, marking one of the largest corporate debt transactions in emerging Europe. »»»

Kosovo’s harmonised consumer price index (HICP) increased by 7.5% year-on-year in April (chart), accelerating inflationary pressures across several key sectors of the economy, the statistics office said on May 12. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.1% in April compared to March. »»»

Ukraine is revising its state budget after securing access to a major EU financial package that Kyiv says will provide tens of billions of euros for defence, security and wartime fiscal support, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»

Polish economic growth will be slower than expected in 2026 and 2027 as a prolonged conflict in the Persian Gulf weakens private consumption and exports, Poland’s Bank Pekao said in a report on May 12. The bank expects Pol»»»

Peter Magyar formally took office as Hungary's new prime minister on May 12 after assembling a 16-member cabinet in a record 30 days following the parliamentary election. This was the fastest government formation since the»»»

Russia’s federal budget revenues reached RUB3.4 trillion ($37.4bn) in April, up 6% year-on-year (y/y), while expenditures rose 12% y/y to RUB4.7 trillion ($51.7bn), according to preliminary Ministry of Finance data. Notabl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Injuries Hit 8,692 as Hezbollah Keeps Up Cross-Border Attacks 13-05-2026 12:13 PM A screenshot from a video shows Hezbollah fighter»»»

Oman has signed a $250 million agreement with South Korean electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing complex in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, marking a major step in the Sultanate’s industrial diversification and clean mobility a»»»

Bandar Seri Begawan: HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam received the credentials of HE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin »»»

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ fin»»»

Bayanat Engineering, a leading provider of essential solutions for aviation and critical infrastructures, is proud to announce its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks »»»

Choi Seung-ho, head of Samsung Electronics' largest labor union, speaks to reporters Wednesday after a hearing on an injunction against a labor strike filed by Samsung at Suwon District Court. Photo by Yonhap Samsung Electronics Co. and its labor union failed to reach a wage agreement Wednesday, ra»»»

The second edition of the Libya Investment Exhibition ‘‘SPHERE EXPO 2026’’ May 10-12 ended in Tripoli yesterday. The event, held at the rebranded Marriot Hotel, now Lancaster Tower Hotel, is organized by the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences and the ADD International Conferences and»»»

A draft law on migration codifying new EU policy, called the “Pact on Migration and Asylum,” was posted online for public consultation Tuesday. It will be accessible until May 25. In line with the new EU policy, screening of asylum applicants will be sped up at the border, or rather the reception c»»»

Drug-related pretrial proceedings and detentions rose in March, the Prosecution Service said Wednesday, citing data from the Specialized Interdepartmental Unit of the Prosecution Service and the Interior Ministry for Supporting Investigations into Drug-Related Crimes and Illegal Migration. Between »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has announced the launch of the Sunflower program for passengers with hidden disabilities across Doha metro and Lusail Tram networks. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, a globally recognized initiative uses a sunflower as a simple, voluntary way for passengers to sha»»»

The residential market in Romania is undergoing a period of recalibration, in which the balance between prices, access to financing, and purchasing power is becoming increasingly fragile. Rising costs and shifts in consumer behaviour are reshaping the buyer profile, in a context where housing affor»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing is ready to develop cooperation and resolve differences with Washington, adhering to the principles of equality, respect and mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a briefing on Wednesday. "China stands ready to work with the US to expan»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage slipping to 85.20 per cent from last year’s 88.39 per cent. According to the board, 1,780,365 students had registered for the examinations this year, of wh»»»

Dubai: Did Air India suspend all international flights for three months because of soaring fuel prices? The airline says no — but it has reduced several overseas services as rising jet fuel costs and longer flight routes increase pressure on operations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

Tokyo, Japan: A Japanese company making ferocious-looking robot wolves is being swamped by orders after record numbers of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. "Monster wolf" is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals. Ohta Seik»»»

Iraq resumed condensate exports on Tuesday after a suspension caused by the Iran conflict and disruptions to regional shipping operations, the oil ministry said. Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail announced that Basra Gas Company had loaded 50,000 cubic meters of condensate onto»»»

LONDON: King Charles III on Wednesday will deliver the government’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial opening of Britain's Parliament.The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to imple»»»

ABUJA: Nigeria’s military said on Wednesday that there has been no evidence of civilian casualties from an airstrike on militants in the northwest Zamfara state this month, calling reports of large death tolls unverified and misleading. Amnesty International said this week that at least 100 civilia»»»

RIYADH: Venture investment in the Middle East and North Africa hit $15.4 billion over the past five years, with 12 percent coming from corporate financiers, according to MAGNiTT and stc group. A joint MENA Corporate Venture Investment Report from the firms also showed that 3,329 deals were reached »»»

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington's demands. Iranians have been hit by spiraling prices for food,»»»

RIYADH: Companies listed on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index, or TASI, regained strong earnings momentum during the first quarter of this year, defying geopolitical tensions in the region, to record their highest quarterly profits since mid-2022, surpassing the weak performance seen in the fi»»»

A 39-year-old British man was arrested on Tuesday for aggressive behaviour towards his wife on a flight from the UK to Crete. The suspect was arrested by the Greek police as soon as the aircraft landed at Niko Kazantzakis International Airport in Iraklio. The police had been alerted by the cabin cr»»»

The Prosecutors' Chamber of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday postponed personnel decisions because of proposed amendments to the Judicial System Act currently being debated in Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament's legal affairs committee approved at first reading three draft bills th»»»

Paris, France: Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to supply disruption during the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. Global stocks were drawn down by a further 117 million barrels in April, the agency said in its mo»»»